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Operating Room Scheduling with Respect to Dynamic Facilities and Surgeon Specialty [PDF]

مدیریت صنعتی, 2021
Objective: Hospitals are one of the most important elements of the health sector, which is the most important and costly part of them are operating rooms.
Seyyed Jamaloddin Hosseini, Jalal Rezaeenoor, Amir Hosein Akbari, Mohammad Reza Marjani   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bio-Kil, a nano-based disinfectant, reduces environmental bacterial burden and multidrug-resistant organisms in intensive care units

Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection, 2017
Background/Purpose: This prospective before-after study was intended to investigate the effect of Bio-Kil on reducing environmental bacterial burden and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in intensive care units (ICUs) at the Municipal Wan-Fang ...
Wen-Sen Lee, Tai-Chin Hsieh, Justine C. Shiau, Tsong-Yih Ou, Fu-Lun Chen, Yu-Hsin Liu, Muh-Yong Yen, Po-Ren Hsueh   +7 more
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TREC-Rio trial: a randomised controlled trial for rapid tranquillisation for agitated patients in emergency psychiatric rooms [ISRCTN44153243] [PDF]

, 2002
Agitated or violent patients constitute 10% of all emergency psychiatric treatment. Management guidelines, the preferred treatment of clinicians and clinical practice all differ.
A Jablensky, B Thornley, CB Joy, Clive E Adams, E Coutinho, Evandro SF Coutinho, Expert Consensus Guideline Group, F Moritz, G Huf, Gisele Huf, HI Kaplan, J Ludbrook, JG Cunnane, LS Pilowsky, M Fenton, M Hotopf, M Wyant, P Armitage, RL Binder, The Royal College of Psychiatrists, VW Berger, Z Atakan   +21 more
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The effect of 100% single-occupancy rooms on acquisition of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales and intra-hospital patient transfers: a prospective before-and-after study

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2022
Background Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-E) are a well-known cause of healthcare-associated infections. The implementation of single-occupancy rooms is believed to decrease the spread of ESBL-E.
Adriënne S. van der Schoor, Juliëtte A. Severin, Anna S. van der Weg, Nikolaos Strepis, Corné H. W. Klaassen, Johannes P. C. van den Akker, Marco J. Bruno, Johanna M. Hendriks, Margreet C. Vos, Anne F. Voor in ’t holt   +9 more
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Impact of neonatal intensive care bed configuration on rates of late-onset bacterial sepsis and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization [PDF]

, 2015
OBJECTIVES: Infections cause significant morbidity and mortality in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The association between nursery design and nosocomial infections has not been delineated. We hypothesized that rates of colonization by methicillin-
Burnham, Carey-Ann D, Hamvas, Aaron, Julian, Samuel, Sellenriek, Patricia, Shannon, William D, Tarr, Phillip I, Warner, Barbara B   +6 more
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Smart Patient Room

Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 2017
This document represents a framework that we have designed an automated system which can insight-fully play out the desired control undertaking for various control condition using rising movements connected in the domain of automation and splendid control methodologies. The proposed framework joins the mechanization and control of different transducers
Muhammad Faizan Kazim, Adeel Azfar Khan, Muhammad Bilal Taak, Muhammad Hamza Khan, Sarmad Hameed   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

The impact of windows on the outcomes of medical intensive care unit patients

International Journal of Gerontology, 2018
Summary: Backgrounds: The knowledge about the window effect on the outcomes of intensive care unit (ICU) patients remains limited and uncertain. This retrospective study investigated the impact of windows on the outcomes of patients admitted to the ...
Wen-Chun Chiu, Po-Shuo Chang, Cheng-Fang Hsieh, Chien-Ming Chao, Chih-Cheng Lai   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Spatial and temporal variations in indoor environmental conditions, human occupancy, and operational characteristics in a new hospital building. [PDF]

, 2015
The dynamics of indoor environmental conditions, human occupancy, and operational characteristics of buildings influence human comfort and indoor environmental quality, including the survival and progression of microbial communities.
Dedesko, Sandra, Gilbert, Jack A, Ramos, Tiffanie, Siegel, Jeffrey A, Stephens, Brent   +4 more
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The Effectiveness of Interactive Digital Installation in Healthcare “Anxiety Reduction” [PDF]

Athens Journal of Health and Medical Sciences
This study aimed to investigate the influence of an interactive design installation on patients’ anxiety in waiting rooms. Waiting rooms are often stressful environments, which can lead to serious phobias.
Safiya Al Farsi
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of Patient Satisfaction with Single Patient Rooms Versus Shared Patient Rooms

Annals of Military and Health Sciences Research, 2018
Objectives: According to the current evidence, the effectiveness of using single patient rooms heavily depends on the cultural characteristics of each country, yet to this date no independent study has been conducted on this issue in Iran. Therefore, in the present study, factors affecting the satisfaction of individuals with single patient rooms ...
Seyyed Bagher Hosseini, Maliheh Bagheri
openaire   +1 more source